Our Lady of Lourdes

Seaford, Delaware
Redemptorist Fathers


Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D. Bishop, Diocese of Wilmington
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Pastor: Father John McKenna, C.Ss.R. –  Born in Brooklyn, New York. Father McKenna has been a priest for over 30 years. More than 20 of those years were spent on the island of Puerto Rico, which contributed to his ability to be fluent in Spanish. When Father McKenna returned to the United States in 1999, he was assigned to the Immaculate Conception Parish in the South Bronx, New York, and in the suburban parish of St Martin’s.   

 

 

 

 

Associate Pastor: Father George Blasick, C.Ss.R. -  Originally from Mount Joy, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  In 1997 Fr. George spent several months in 2nd Novitiate, out in Glenview, Illinois with Father Joe Hurley.  Afterwards he was assigned to St. Gerard's Parish in Lima, Ohio.  Later he spent around 7 months studying Spanish in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. In September, 2008 he was assigned to St. Mary's in Annapolis, MD. In December of 2009 he joined us at Our Lady of Lourdes.

 

                                                  

Visiting Pastor: Father James Kizhakkeyil C.Ss.R. - Father James will be staying with us through the Summer months, assisting during vacation schedules.  As were our previous Summer Visiting Pastors, he too is from India. Please make him feel welcome during his temporary assignment, here in Seaford.

                                         

                                          
                                         
Deacon: Arcy Passwaters -
 Together with his wife, Clorinda, he organizes the Baptismal Preparation for the parish. He is also active with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Pastoral Care. Ordained in 1987.

                                                In Memorial                           

                                                        

Father Joseph Hurley, C.Ss.R.Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Father Hurley has been a professor, a college president, a provincial, a pastor and a novice master.  Father Hurley served as Associate Pastor here at Our Lady of Lourdes through the end of 2009, when he left us to be with the Lord.  CLICK HERE   for a thoughtful remembrance of this wonderful Priest.


                                           
Office Manager: Lynn Amaty   Born in Brooklyn, NY. Moved to Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in 1989.  Assigned to office manager in July 2007.   

  

                                             
                                           
Director / Religious Education: Debra Depta
 Originally from North Carolina and a military family. Debbie, her husband Frank & three daughters, Martha, Amanda, and Kim, along with Ted (their Poodle/Maltese) have now been "locals" for 23+ years. She became Director in 1994.

Director of Music:  Mrs. Maribel Santos

Mrs. Amelia Zamberlan,
Sacristan

Dr. Edith Villasenor,
President of Finance Council

Mr. Clarke Tobin,
President of Parish Council

Dr. Jose Gontang & Mr. Paul Zamberlan,
Trustees

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